News Desk. To improve road connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, a six-lane national highway will be built between Barabanki and Bahraich. This project of National Highway-927 is estimated to cost around Rs 6,969.04 crore. This is expected to ease travel between the two districts and also boost trade and freight traffic.
The highway will be 101.51 kilometers long
The total length of the proposed national highway will be 101.51 kilometers. According to NHAI, it is to be constructed under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). The project aims to provide better road connectivity to major economic and logistics centres. This road can also facilitate trade movement between India and Nepal through Nepalgunj border. In such a situation, this route is considered important not only for regional connectivity but also for international trade.
Expenditure on construction and land acquisition
Rs 3,485.49 crore is to be spent on road construction in the project, while Rs 1,574.85 crore is earmarked for land acquisition. Apart from this, money will also be spent on compensation and environmental works related to about 70 hectares of forest department land. According to officials, if the forest department has to cut trees during construction, ten times as many trees will be planted in their place. About 35 thousand trees and plants have been reported on the department's land, which includes about 9,300 trees.
These areas can benefit
The construction of this six-lane highway is expected to ease traffic between Barabanki and Bahraich. Also, the surrounding areas can get the benefit of better transportation facilities, increase in trade and economic activities. However, it is important to keep an eye on official announcements from NHAI for information regarding the timeline for construction and completion of the project.